The nation's top retailers managed to hold on to their coveted spots even in the troublesome economy. But a new group of companies is sneaking onto the playing field, according to an annual ranking of retailers by sales.
Over the past year, the Green Confidence Index tracked consumer sentiment for all things green, from cars to clothing to cleaning products, and it's clear the market has moved from minor to mainstream.
Watch candid Q&A videos from the industry thought leaders that presented at this year's premier event for sales and marketing executives in the CG industry.
With an investment of $3 million over the next three years, the new center in Peru will promote new initiatives that will benefit local communities and ultimately deliver wholesome and enjoyable products to consumers.
Packaged Facts estimates private label food and beverage dollar sales totaled $87 billion in 2009. Here's why specialty food retailers, like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, enjoyed greater growth in store brand product sales between 2005 and 2009 than traditional supermarkets.